About Cole
Cochrane is Home
Born and Raised Albertan
Born and Raised Albertan
Cole moved to Cochrane to live with his wife, Melissa, who has been a resident of Cochrane since 1998. Together they are eager to call Cochrane home and build their family in this beautiful and supportive community.
Born and Raised Albertan
Born and Raised Albertan
Born and Raised Albertan
Cole is a born and raised Albertan, having spent much of his childhood living and working on his family ranch outside of Grande Prairie.
As a Canadian Army veteran and almuns of the University of Calgary Schulich Energy Engineering program, Cole is a strong believer innovative sustainability and hard work. Currently working as an asset in
Cole is a born and raised Albertan, having spent much of his childhood living and working on his family ranch outside of Grande Prairie.
As a Canadian Army veteran and almuns of the University of Calgary Schulich Energy Engineering program, Cole is a strong believer innovative sustainability and hard work. Currently working as an asset integrity engineer in Calgary, Cole will bring critical experience to council in managing the towns billion dollars of assets and infrastructure.
Community First
Born and Raised Albertan
Community First
With his ranch roots, Cole knows the importance of supporting the community. Cole has been involved in community volunteering and programs. This has included volunteering with seniors, girl guides, minor hockey, and community events.
Priorities
Accountability
Ensuring Cochrane’s growth is balanced with responsible financial and infrastructure planning so we can maintain essential services and keep taxes fair for all residents.
This includes:
- Promoting transparency on municipal spending,
- engaging the community on projects,
- Improving communication and engagement with community stakeholders such as community associations, and residents
- implementing measures to ensure any additional growth is sustainable.
Community
Strengthening the support networks for families, seniors, and vulnerable groups, with a focus on accessibility and sustainability to ensure Cochrane is a place where everyone can thrive.
This includes:
- Improving COLT bus services by expanding the fixed routes and improving accesiblity of stops
- Enhancing accessible programing through partnership with the Cochrane Public Library
- Working with Acute Care Alberta to expand Urgent Care Center operations.
- Improving emergency services such as fire
- Expanding recreational services such as ice surfaces, outdoor facilities for sports, and programs to promote healthy and active lifestyles
Preservation
Sustainability
Cochrane is a unique community where wildlife inhabits our backyards. Preserving and expanding our green spaces and parks with accessible designs so everyone can enjoy nature is essential to protect our wildlife.
This includes:
- ensuring that any new development does not impact existing wildlife corridors,
- Preserving and improving existing green spaces.
Sustainability
New Perspectives
Sustainability
Cochrane is the fastest growing municipality in Western Canada, and this growth is become unsustainable. As an engineer specializing in energy development and asset integrity. Cole will bring critical experience to council. Investment in innovative and sustainable infrastructure will be crucial to ensuring the future of our town. This means there should be a focus on investing in quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure before any additional growth is considered.
New Perspectives
New Perspectives
New Perspectives
Cochrane needs new voices on Town Council to offer new prespectives. Voices that are interested in building a community for growing families that everyone can enjoy and love.